Umakant Tasgaonkar has always been interested in ancient and modern History. As a History student he is always thinking about the evolution of historical events.

He has worked as a senior Faculty for Tourism with Universities. He has traveled to many countries as an official Invitee for participating in lectures and travel consultations. He is an accomplished researcher and is always thinking from a different angle about many historical events.

He is a regular contributor to various periodicals. He has written columns in various newspapers, like Indian Express, Loksatta, Maharashtra Times, Prahar, Sakai, etc.

He was interviewed by many Television channels on various subjects. He is a connoisseur of Arts & Classical Music both-Indian and Western.